Assistant Headteacher - Achievement

Summary:

Assistant Headteacher - Achievement role with a focus on academic outcomes and school improvement.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. It serves a diverse student body and fosters a culture of high expectations and personal growth.

The Opportunity:

As Assistant Headteacher - Achievement, you will lead the strategic development and operational implementation of achievement across the academy. This is a pivotal role in a school with a clear improvement trajectory and growing student numbers, offering the opportunity to shape whole-school culture and deliver measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and operational implementation of achievement across the academy.
• Ensure strong and sustained academic outcomes at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Promote high expectations and challenge for all learners.
• Develop effective assessment systems that inform teaching and accelerate progress.
• Close gaps between pupil groups through high-quality teaching and targeted support.
• Establish clear accountability structures that empower middle leaders.
• Implement raising standards strategies that are precise, coherent, and impactful.
• Use data intelligently to drive improvement and measure impact.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A strong track record of improving attainment and progress.
• Experience in leading raising standards strategies at whole-school or faculty level.
• Ability to translate curriculum intent into consistent classroom impact.
• Strong data literacy and the ability to use data to drive improvement.
• High expectations for all learners, particularly disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
• Experience in building strong relationships with middle leaders and supporting their development.

Preferred

• NPQSL or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in a values-driven, community-centred educational setting.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Strong professional development and leadership pathways.
• Supportive trust partnership and clear strategic direction.
• Opportunities for career growth and academic leadership.